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2½ Shillings - George VI 2½S
| Silver (.500) (50%Ag, 50%Cu) | 14.14 g | 32.3 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1951-1952 |
| Value | 2½ Shillings (⅛) |
| Currency | Pound (1825-1961) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) (50%Ag, 50%Cu) |
| Weight | 14.14 g |
| Diameter | 32.3 mm |
| Thickness | 2.24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 March 1961 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#21406 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 22% |
Reverse
Crowned quartered shield below divided date, legend around, denomination and engraver's initials below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOUTH AFRICA 1952 SUID-AFRIKA
K G
2½ S
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1951-1952 South African 2½ Shillings coin is that it was the last silver coin issued by the country before transitioning to a decimal system.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1952 | 1500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2½ Shillings - George VI (2½S) 1951-1952 coin.
